Last Light

by Claire Kent
Last Light cover
Good Books rating 4.23
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
Technical
  • ID: 5010
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9781393317791
  • Published: 2019-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

After a global catastrophe, the world has fallen into chaos. The protagonist, now the last member of her family, embarks on a perilous journey across three states to find the only people she knows left alive. To survive, she must scavenge for supplies and evade violent survivors. Her only companion is Travis, a stoic and unfriendly mechanic who once fixed her car. Despite their differences, they form an uneasy alliance for mutual survival. Their journey leads them back to what's left of their town, where they must confront their feelings and the harsh realities of their new world. Last Light is a standalone post-apocalyptic romance set in the near future. It explores themes of trust, survival, and the human connection in the face of global devastation. The novel blends elements of romance and suspense, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2023-01-01
great 4.00

The story is a captivating blend of desolation and hope, with a steamy romance that keeps the reader engaged. The world-building is simple yet comprehensive, making it an enjoyable read.

This book is exactly what I want in a post-apocalyptic romance. It's a story of desolation, steaminess, and ultimately hope. The world-building is done in a way that is both simple and comprehensive, without long paragraphs that go on for pages. The writing is captivating, and the story is engaging from start to finish. The characters are well-developed, and the romance is steamy yet heartwarming, making it a perfect blend of action and emotion.

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    Last Light is exactly what I want in a post-apocalyptic romance.

    A story of desolation, steaminess and ultimately hope.

    The world building is done simple and comprehensive without long paragraphs that go on for pages.

Reddit - RomanceBooks · u/Unknown · 2023-01-01
fantastic 4.50

The characters and story are compelling, with Travis being portrayed as the perfect man. It's a fun and heartwarming read that leaves the reader satisfied.

I just read the book and couldn't be happier! I loved the characters and the story, and Travis is literally the perfect man. It was a really fun and heartwarming read that kept me engaged throughout. The romance is well-developed, and the characters are relatable, making it a satisfying read. The post-apocalyptic setting adds an interesting twist, but the focus on the romance and character development makes it a standout.

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    I just read the book and couldn't be happier!

    I loved the characters and the story and Travis is literally the perfect man.

    It was a really fun and heartwarming read.

Fueled by Chapters · 2021-08-16
good 4.20

The book is an enjoyable read with a unique blend of forced proximity and age-gap romance in a post-apocalyptic world. The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed.

I really enjoyed Last Light so much! Acquaintances to lovers, forced proximity plus age-gap romance in a post-apocalyptic world? Yes please! The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it a unique and enjoyable read. The romance is steamy and the characters are relatable, making it a satisfying read. The post-apocalyptic setting adds an interesting twist, but the focus on the romance and character development makes it a standout.

Quick quotes

    I really enjoyed Last Light so much!

    Acquaintances to lovers, forced proximity plus age-gap romance in a post apocalyptic world? Yes please!

    The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed.

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